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Former QB uses writing skills to call 'life' audibles

12/31/2015

Courtesy Football Matters/Jeff Caplan)
Tim Hiller’s debut motivational book was born from his deeply personal experiences, from the pain he felt from self-perceived failure, to the discovery of writing that allowed him to begin to cope, then overcome and finally conquer.

Even though it seems like most people can’t relate to Hiller’s story about being a star college quarterback whose dreams of NFL stardom don’t pan out, he is able to relate his life journey — from his struggles to move on, to introspection, to eventual self-affirmation — in a meaningful way in “Strive: Life Is Short. Pursue What Matters.”

“In the opening entry I tell a rather embarrassing story about sitting in Peyton Manning’s chair . . .

Vandy threes pave way to win over Broncos

12/31/2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Sophomore point guard Thomas Wilder and junior forward Tucker Haymond combined for 39 points in an 86-61 loss at Vanderbilt Wednesday.

Wilder registered a game-high 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He also tallied five rebounds and three assists. Haymond finished with 18 points and five rebounds.

Vanderbilt did a good job locking down Western Michigan’s . . .

Akron continues hot start with win over SCS

12/31/2015

By EVAN MEYER
AKRON, OHIO – The Akron Zips collected their seventh consecutive victory as they completed the 2015 portion of their schedule. defeating the South Carolina State Bulldogs 78-68 Wednesday night at Rhodes Arena.

Akron (10-2) is off to its best start after 13 games since 1986-87 when, under the direction of Bob Huggins, UA also started 10-2. In addition, the seven game winning streak is the longest since that 19-game skein in 2012-13.

“It was a difficult . . .

Five Rockets hit double figures in win

12/30/2015

TOLEDO, OH – Toledo closed out its non-conference season Wednesday with a third-straight impressive performance in a 90-73 triumph over Northern Kentucky (4-7). The victory extended the Rockets' win streak to a season-high three games and improved UT's overall record to 9-4.

Senior center Nathan Boothe topped five Rockets in double figures with a game-high 24 points. He also . . .

Braverman leaving Broncos, heading to NFL

12/30/2015

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan wide receiver Daniel Braverman has announced he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft this spring. Braverman is coming off a season in which he was tied for second in the country in receptions, finishing with 108 receptions for 1,367 yards and 13 TDs.

This season Braverman teamed with . . .

Late runner sends Kent State past Aggies

12/30/2015

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Kellon Thomas dropped in a runner as he slipped in the lane with 21 seconds to play, lifting Kent State to a 61-60 victory at North Carolina A&T on Wednesday.

"We obviously could have played better, but we found a way to win," said head coach Rob Senderoff. "It's always difficult to win games on the road and it was difficult going back on the road after Christmas and playing two tough teams out in Las Vegas last week."

The Golden Flashes' defense came up with . . .

Bobcats run win streak to five

12/30/2015

ATHENS, Ohio -- Redshirt senior forward Treg Setty put together a huge night to lead the Ohio Bobcats (9-3) to a decisive 81-59 win over UC Riverside (9-6) on Wednesday at the Convocation Center. The Bobcats closed out non-conference play on a five-game winning streak and are off to their best start through 12 games since 2011-12.

Setty matched his career with 20 points to lead all scorers thanks to a 9-of-17 shooting effort. He also . . .

Huskies douse Flames with zone ‘D’

12/30/2015

CHICAGO – Senior Travon Baker scored a team-high 20 points and sophomore Marin Maric posted his fourth double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds as the Northern Illinois Huskies held off UIC for a 70-65 win on Tuesday night at the UIC Pavilion.

Freshman Marshawn Wilson scored 11 points, senior Chuks Iroegbu added 10 points and junior Michael Orris had a career-best nine assists as NIU improved to 10-2 on the season.

The Huskies led by as many as . . .

Central Michigan rally falls short

12/30/2015

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The Central Michigan Chippewas hit three 3-pointers in the final 39 seconds in a frantic comeback attempt Tuesday at William & Mary. The Chippewas needed one more.

CMU trailed by nine points with just under a minute remaining, then clawed back to within three – and had the ball – with 8.9 seconds remaining only to fall short, 88-84, to the Tribe in a non-league game at Kaplan Arena. The loss dropped CMU to 6-6. The Chippwas play host to NAIA Lourdes (7-7) 1 p.m. Thursday at McGuirk Arena in their final non-conference game. The game featured 14 lead changes and was tied nine times.

“An exciting game for fans, a frustrating one for . . .

Ball State slips past Bulldogs

12/30/2015

By Doug Zaleski
BallStateSports.com
MUNCIE, Ind. -- During a six-minute stretch in the second half of Ball State’s basketball game Tuesday, star Alabama A&M player Ladarius Tabb had his way with the Cardinals’ defense in general and, specifically, Ball State wing Franko House. Tabb fired in 15 consecutive points for the Bulldogs in that span ,with House guarding him most of the time, lifting A&M to an eight-point lead.

The final salvo in that flurry. . .

Conner, Skeete lead Buffalo past Blue Hens

12/30/2015

BUFFALO, NY – Behind career high performances from junior Willie Conner and senior Jarryn Skeete, the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York men's basketball team ended non-conference play with a 99-79 win over Delaware, Tuesday night at Alumni Arena. The win pulled the Bulls over .500 as they concluded non-conference play with a 7-6 record.
Delaware led UB 16-15 midway through the opening half of play when . . .

MAC announces POTW

12/29/2015

The Mid-American Conference on Monday announced its YP.com MAC Players of the Week. They are:
Isaiah Johnson, Akron
Junior, Center, Cincinnati, Ohio (Walnut Hills)
Johnson led the Akron Zips men's basketball to a pair of wins at the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas, Nev. With the 2-0 showing, the Zips improved to 9-3, the best start in head coach Keith Dambot's tenure. Johnson was named MVP at the classic after recording a double-double in the final game.

YP.com MAC West Division Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Jonathan Williams, Toledo
Junior, Guard, Southfield, Mich (Southfield – Lathrop)
Williams scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, to lead Toledo to a 95-62 victory over North Carolina A&T on Monday. Williams shot a season-best 72.7 percent from the field on 8-of-11 shooting in the Rockets' lone contest of the week. He also knocked down a season-best 57.1 percent (4-of-7) from three-point range. Williams sparked the Rockets in the first half by burying his first three treys of the game en route to a 45-34 halftime advantage.

Eagles down Detroit with second half surge

12/29/2015

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Powered by Eastern Michigan University senior forward Brandon Nazione's career-high 23 points, the EMU men's basketball team came from nine points back to knock off the University of Detroit Mercy, 88-73, at the Convocation Center Monday. The Eagles (8-4, 0-0 MAC) struggled offensively in the first half but . . .

Late CMU lead slips away as Gophers prevail

12/28/2015

By MIKE SMITH
DETROIT, Mich -- After rallying for a go-ahead fourth quarter score, the Central Michigan Chippewas were unable to stop a decisive 13-play drive that propelled the Minnesota Golden Gophers to a 21-14 win in the Quick Lane Bowl Monday at Ford Field in Detroit.

On a night when CMU’s quarterback Cooper Rush was continually harassed and stymied by the Minnesota defense, freshman running back Romello Ross provided 100 yards on 19 carries. Three of those trips came on the Chippewas fourth quarter scoring drive.

Central Michigan’s defense, which had limited Minnesota to 13 points through three stanzas, came up with a big play to . . .

MRO Preview: Central Michigan vs. Minnesota

12/28/2015

J. Olsen
Six down and one to go!

Mid-American Conference teams have participated in six bowl games this year, winning three and losing three. That leaves Central Michigan with a chance to give the MAC a winning record for the bowls campaign. Standing in its way is a Big Ten conference foe – Minnesota. The two will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl at 5 p.m. Monday at Ford Field in Detroit. The game will air on ESPN2.

Central Michigan enters the contest with a 7-5 overall record. Its 6-2 conference mark, however, enabled the Chippewas to claim one of four pieces to the MAC West title.

Michigan on the other hand, technically failed to qualify for a bowl, posting a 5-7 mark overall and going 2-6 in the Big Ten. When there was a shortage of qualified/available teams, Minnesota moved into the picture with a high APR mark of 975.

Digging into the Gopher’s results proves interesting. Among . . .

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Former QB uses writing skills to call 'life' audibles

Vandy threes pave way to win over Broncos

Akron continues hot start with win over SCS

Five Rockets hit double figures in win

Braverman leaving Broncos, heading to NFL

Late runner sends Kent State past Aggies

Bobcats run win streak to five

Huskies douse Flames with zone ‘D’

Central Michigan rally falls short

Ball State slips past Bulldogs

Conner, Skeete lead Buffalo past Blue Hens

MAC announces POTW

Eagles down Detroit with second half surge

Late CMU lead slips away as Gophers prevail

MRO Preview: Central Michigan vs. Minnesota

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